The two day Basics Clinics are filled with instruction, learning techniques and equipment while practicing on training aids, invaluable role playing exercises, demonstrations with animals and some time in the pen with animals trying out your new knowledge.
An additional day or days could be added for a "Basics-Plus..." Clinic to emphasize particular areas (packing, fiber, medical) and a tadd more hands-on experience.
A Typical 2 Day Basics Clinic may cover:
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Day One
- Intro to Camelidynamics
- Guiding values
- Your colander
- Handling vs. Training
- Herding
- 4Point Approach
- Physics not Force
- Role-play learning signals
- Catching
- Haltering
- TTOUCH bodywork
- Halter fit
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Day Two
- Review of Day One/Q&A
- Animal Behavior Basics
- Barn design
- Raising babies
- Medical management
- Hands on practice
- Review of haltering
- Signals and Ratchet
- Hands on practice
- Role–play: Leading
- Obstacles as opportunities
- Show ring issues
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